Manufacturing Engineer at Lyten

Skellefteå, Vasterbotten County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Regular presence on the production floor, with a minimum of approximately 50% of working hours spent on-site (up to 100% depending on project needs)
Hands-on experience with process equipment commissioning, including cold and hot commissioning
Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, personnel interaction, maintenance activities, and crucial spares
Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration for safe, efficient, and high-quality battery cell production

Responsibilities

Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout production and commissioning activities
Lead process equipment commissioning, including cold and hot commissioning on-site during start-up or restart projects
Facilitate smooth transitions from commissioning to production ramp-up and full-scale manufacturing
Translate lessons learned into design and process improvements for future expansions
Monitor, analyze, and improve production KPIs, including yield, availability, and performance; identify top losses, production bottlenecks, and performance gaps to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment-related losses, minor stops, and process deviations
Define, release, and maintain manufacturing process standards and operator training programs
Train and mentor new engineers, operators, and other support functions
Prepare, review, and approve documentation including WI, PFMEAs, commissioning checklists, project timelines, and A3s
Provide technical feedback and guidance to suppliers to ensure equipment quality, compliance with specifications, and CE standards
Develop and issue DOEs (Design of Experiments) and schedule process and equipment trials onsite and at supplier sites (if required)
Deliver a line capable of obtaining PPAP approval, following a structured quality gate model

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Optimization

Equipment Commissioning

Production Ramp-up

Continuous Improvement

Battery Cell Production

Process Yield Optimization

Equipment Availability

Cross-functional Collaboration

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$357MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.

Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.

$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.

Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.

Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.

$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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